Index

Index

Symbols

1, 2, 99

50, 100, 200, 400, 58–59

, see Auto mode, Mode dial

, see Image quality, Image size, Mode dial

, see Mode dial, Movie mode

, see Mode dial, Playback mode

button, 5, 31, 75, 78, 80

button, 4, 36

 

 

button, 4, 33

 

 

 

button, 5, 9

 

 

 

button, 5, 81

 

 

button, 5, 78

 

 

button, 4, 80

 

 

 

button, 5, 79

 

 

 

 

, 18, 33, 76

 

 

, 67

 

 

 

 

 

,

,

, 96–97

 

 

, 21, 151

 

 

 

 

,

,

,

,

 

, 63

 

,

,

, 145

 

 

, 7, 36

 

 

 

 

 

,

,

,

,

, 32, 108

,

,

, 34, 72

 

 

,

,

,

, 66

 

,

,

,

,

, 101–102

,

,

,

, 68

 

 

,

,

,

,

,

, 76

,

, 29

 

 

 

 

 

,

,

,

,

,

,

60

lamp, see Lamp, red (

)

A

A, see Exposure mode, A (aperture priority auto)

Accessories, see Optional ac- cessories

Accessory shoe, 4, 106–107 AC adapter, ii, iv, 3, 15, 91,

140, 148, 157 AE-L, 30, 44, 103 AE-L,AF-L, 30, 141, 142 AE/AF-L button, 5, 30 AE lock, 103, 155

AF, see Autofocus

AF area mode, 68, 69–70

Command dial, 4

 

button, 5, 34, 35

CompactFlash, see Memory

AF lamp, see Lamp, green (AF)

 

 

 

cards

Aperture, 25, 49, 51, 52, 154

Compression, see Image

Audio, see Movies, Voice

 

 

 

quality

 

memo

Computer. See also E-mail,

Audio/Visual, see Playing

 

 

 

Nikon View, Printing pic-

 

pictures back, on TV

 

 

 

tures, Transfer

Auto, see Flash mode, Sen-

 

 

 

copying pictures to, 83–85

 

sitivity

Continuous, 63–64, 95, 155

Auto-focus mode, 70

Contrast, see Image adjust-

Autofocus, 24, 28–30, 34–35,

 

 

 

ment

38

Controls, 30, 134, 141–142

Auto bracketing, 95,

Copy, 37, 42, 155

 

109–110

Copying pictures, see Move

Auto mode, 8, 24–31

 

 

 

image, Transfer

Auto off, 19, 123, 134, 140

 

 

 

 

Auto transfer, 115, 129–130

 

D

 

Date, 20–21, 134

A/V OUT, see Playing pictures

Date, 20–21, 76

 

back, on TV

 

 

 

 

printing on pictures, 86,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

145

B

 

Back light, 37, 42

Date imprint, 86, 134, 145

BASIC, 54

DCF, 3, 156

Batteries, ii–iii, 3, 14–15, 18,

Delete, 115, 116–117

150, 157

Deleting pictures, 75, 116–117

 

2CR5 (DL245), ii, iii, 15,

 

 

 

all pictures, 117

140, 150, 157

 

 

 

all pictures in folder, 121

 

EN-EL1, ii, 14–15, 148, 157

 

 

 

during shooting, 75

 

charging 14

 

 

 

in full-screen playback

Beach/Snow, 37, 39

31, 75

Best Shot Selector, see BSS

 

 

 

selected pictures, 116–117

Black-and-white, 67

Design Rule for Camera File

Blur, 38, 97, 154

 

 

 

System, see DCF

Brightness, 137

Digital Print Order Format,

BSS, 41, 95, 96–97, 154, 155

 

 

 

see DPOF

BULB, see Bulb/Time, Long

Digital tele, 105

 

time-exposures

Diopter adjustment, 27

Bulb/Time, 53, 104

Display mode, 137

 

 

DPOF, 86, 127, 128

C

 

Dusk/Dawn, 37, 43, 155

Camera strap, ii, 5

 

 

 

 

CF card, see Memory card

 

E

 

 

CF card format, 95, 114,

E

-mail, 54–55, 81

115, 134

Exif 2.2, 3, 156

Clock, see Date

Exif Print, see Exif 2.2

Close up, 37, 41, 69, 155

Exposure bracketing, 109–110

Close ups, 34, 41, 72

Exposure BSS, 97

158

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Nikon COOLPIX5400 manual Index

COOLPIX5400 specifications

The Nikon COOLPIX 5400 is a compact digital camera that was introduced as a versatile option for photography enthusiasts looking for a blend of advanced features and user-friendly operation. This model is particularly noted for its excellent balance of image quality and compactness, making it suitable for both casual snapshots and more serious photographic endeavors.

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